Sara Lieberman at opening of Museum of Art and Design's "Intertwined" exhibit

A collection of contemporary basketry has gone on view at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design, courtesy of Arizona collectors Sara and David Lieberman. Intertwined: Contemporary Baskets from the Sara and David Lieberman Collection opened Monday night. Sara Lieberman, wearing a silver basket-like necklace, welcomed visitors to the Columbus Circle museum.

The Liebermans are parents of New York dealer Michael Lieberman of Harris Lieberman. The exhibition runs March 16 to September 12 and reveals the extraordinary creativity of the woven vessel. The works have been promised as gifts to the museum.

Gallery at MAD 's "Intertwined" exhibition

The exhibit includes 70 pieces, including a range of materials from straw to  fish skin. Artists in the collection include Ed Rossbach, Kiyomi Iwata, and Dorothy Gill Barnes.

Dail Behennah oval basket, 1995